Rita Marley - in-depth interview (1991)

Ten years on from the death of her superstar husband, Rita Marley discusses Bob's legacy and her relationship with the most influential figure in reggae and world music. Rita reveals that Bob Marley never made a will, and on his deathbed told her he assumed all future royalties would go to Rita and the children, unaware of the litigious struggle that Rita would be forced to endure following his premature death in 1981.

[tashie-ann]

Who's here after watching Bob Marley One Love movie? Queen Rita Marley❤

[faithxaas]

Rita is one of the main reasons why Bob Marley legacy is so strong, she turned his brand into a multi million dollar empire after his death..much respect to the one and ONLY Rita Marley 👸🏾

[BoosieLoo]

I love her. A woman of grace, humbleness and strength. She used to ride her bicycle in Trench Town during the early years selling Bob’s records when he was a nobody, that’s how much she believed in him. Rita was there from the beginning to the end and has carried on his legacy since his death. She truly loved BOB! The Empress of the Marley legacy!

[makedaalexander]

This interviewer asked what the estate was worth. Ms Rita gave the best answer...its worth more than money. Round of applause for Queen Rita!

[latshenry]

She’s a beautiful black woman, very strong too, big up Rita Marley 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[karenc]

I wished the interviewer would have allowed Rita to completely finish some of her answers. She was cutting her off when she was giving her answers. Rita was speaking so many interesting things that I wanted to hear.

[marvelouss]

Rita exemplifies the kind of loyalty most black women have for black men, which is NOT often reciprocated. God bless her!

[nasimaali]

After reading Rita’s autobiography “No Woman No Cry: My Life With Bob Marley” I left with so much respect for her. Rita you are truly the backbone and foundation of Bob Marley and the family, which is why you’ll forever be the Queen. No Bob without Rita!

[aprilbrown]

I hate the interviewer won’t let Rita finish a sentence. She is all over the place, jumping from one question to the next before Rita gets to finish any of her statements. Lots of gems were lost all due to this yappy interviewer 😒😒

[motherandson]

Love Rita's skin tone. It is so beautiful, its glowing🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[KatherineHasapis]

Ritas spirituality got her through difficult times in her life. Beautiful strong mama.❤

[ingleton]

I am here after seeing Bob Marley’ One Love Movie. What a strong and courageous woman in Rita Marley. Yes, Bob was an outstanding King of reggae music. And as they say, behind every great man is an even greater woman!! ❤

[dawndawn]

Rita put in the work as well. She was on that stage singing and trying to raise the children too.

[clorindaperry]

She is very much the empress!
Bob should be so proud.

[jimrebr]

Rita is so beautiful, no wonder Bob married her. She is a strong woman and she is musical, she has kept Bob Marley in the spotlight, and she raised all those children so well, she is beautiful human❣️🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵🩶💜

[beverleyreid]

Rita is so naturally beautiful (inside and out). What a great interview.

[lolaandy-kqve]

Behind every successful man is a woman. That’s Rita Marley for SURE! She was/is the force behind Bob Marley and his legacy.

[lily]

I am now seeing this in 2024. What a lovely lady, Rita Marley! ❤❤❤

[jamaicansoulteacher]

I always knew that Bob Marley was a chosen one, and to see his mom admitting it in an interview is awesome. His near death experience 1976 triggered his spiritual awakening and he went into isolation in London. He produced Exodus when he was awakened✨💫 not everyone will understand this, but those who know will do✨💫👑

[kevonrose]

Rita articulates well, she answers each question intellectually, good interview.